Apply to become a crown prosecutor or senior crown prosecutor

Join the Crown Prosecution Service and have a future that matters.

Applications open on 14 January 2025.

Why the Crown Prosecution Service?

We protect the public by prosecuting the right person for the right offence. We’re independent and we make our decisions fairly and objectively by following our Code for Crown Prosecutors.

Prepare and present cases for prosecution in court

Advise the police and other investigators on casework

Choose from vacancies across England and Wales

Benefit from our lawyer training programme if needed

Get 25 days a year annual leave, 30 days after 5 years

Gain a contributory pension of up to 28.9%

Are you a highly trained lawyer with excellent people skills and a passion for delivering justice?

Tamina is a senior crown prosecutor. ‘What we do as prosecutors is immensely important to society as a whole.’

Max is a senior crown prosecutor. 'I don't know of any other organisation where training and development has been emphasised so much.'

Why you should consider us

You have job satisfaction working for the Crown Prosecution Service. Our people are central to everything we do – we look after your wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to learn and develop. We’ve also been voted one of the most attractive employers by law professionals and students, in the latest globally recognised Universum survey.